Posted by ambolino | Posted in movies | Posted on 31-01-2009
So last night I was invited to see a movie at the Santa Barbara Independent Film Festival. We ended up seeing Sweet Thing which was filmed in and around my hometown Seattle, Wa. The plot, well if there was a plot it was about two 19 year old girls trying to find themselves and that wrestle that we all go through to gain our independence and then figuring out what to do with it once we get it. Jody lives at home, works for her dad’s company and is so alone and confused that she turns to drugs. Liz is all alone, has no one supporting her and works in a coffee shop.
I really enjoyed every minute of this movie. I recognized myself all throughout the movie, the coffee shop, the drugs, the first real boyfriend, smoking, working at a job your dad got you. I don’t think I’ve ever wanted to be 19 again so badly. Just that freedom that you are allowed when you are 19, you’re allowed to be reckless and stupid and smoke pot all day.
This small indie film is fantastic and really reminds you of what life at 19 really was like and if you get a chance to see it, I would highly recommend it. Although if your idea of a good movie is Bridget Jones’ Diary, you might want to skip it.